Cabot Trail → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Benjamin Moore Cabot Trail (CC-12), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Cabot Trail
If you love Benjamin Moore Cabot Trail but need a Farrow & Ball alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Farrow & Ball, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Cabot Trail (CC-12) is a dark green with forest green-gray undertones. A rich, muted forest green. More depth than sage, less bold than emerald. Earthy and sophisticated. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 18.55) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Cabot Trail and every Farrow & Ball color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The good news: there is a strong Farrow & Ball match for Cabot Trail. Pigeon Alt (No.47) comes in with a Delta E of 2.1, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Pigeon Alt is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 18. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Cabot Trail
Pigeon Alt is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 18. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
| Cabot Trail | Pigeon Alt | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 18.55 | 18 |
| Hex | #7F8F7F | #848C82 |
| Undertone | Forest Green-Gray | Smoky Green |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Cabot Trail has forest green-gray undertones. A rich, muted forest green. More depth than sage, less bold than emerald. Earthy and sophisticated.
Pigeon Alt has smoky green undertones. A smoky, muted green. Darker than Pigeon, with more green saturation. The color of green wood smoke rising against a gray sky.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Cabot Trail in Your Room
In bright light, distinctly green. In dim rooms, a moody dark gray-green. Dramatic and nature-inspired.
Pigeon Alt in Your Room
The smoky green is atmospheric. In bright rooms, the green is definite. In dim rooms, a moody dark gray-green.
LRV and Brightness
Cabot Trail has an LRV of 18.55, while Pigeon Alt has an LRV of 18. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Cabot Trail
Benjamin Moore recommends Cabot Trail for: accent wall, exterior, office, powder room, kitchen island. With an LRV of 18.55, this is a dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.
Pigeon Alt is recommended for: accent wall, kitchen, exterior, office, bedroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Pigeon Alt in the same rooms you planned for Cabot Trail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Cabot Trail (CC-12) is Pigeon Alt (No.47) with a Delta E of 2.1, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Pigeon Alt is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 18. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Cabot Trail is a Benjamin Moore color with forest green-gray undertones and an LRV of 18.55. Pigeon Alt is a Farrow & Ball color with smoky green undertones and an LRV of 18. With a Delta E of 2.1, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 2.1, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Farrow & Ball equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Farrow & Ball. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Farrow & Ball work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.